Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Knoxville, TN from $500 (33 Rentals)

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The Flats at The Pike
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Flats at The Pike

1501 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37917
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1309 Forest Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1309 Forest Ave

1309 Forest AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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316 James Agee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 James Agee St

316 James Agee StKnoxville, TN 37916
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Hillwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillwood Villas

1642 Hillwood DrKnoxville, TN 37920
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Southside Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southside Flats

2727 Fort Stanley wayKnoxville, TN 37920
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The Highland On Laurel
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland On Laurel

1533 Laurel AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Highland Terrace IV
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Terrace IV

2329-2343 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Sterchi's Lofts
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sterchi's Lofts

116 S Gay StKnoxville, TN 37902
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The Highland V
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highland V

1523 Highland AveKnoxville, TN 37916
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Gardens at Knoxwood
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens at Knoxwood

2627 Wimpole AveKnoxville, TN 37914
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JFG Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

JFG Flats

200 W Jackson AveKnoxville, TN 37902
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Old City, Knoxville, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Knoxville, TN is a Studio unit found at Highland Terrace Communities priced from $925. Morningside Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Knoxville, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Terrace CommunitiesHighland Terrace EfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
MaplehurstEfficiencyStudio,1BA$999
Society 8653SA - Sigma3BR,2BA$1,029
The DandridgeTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at KnoxvillePeerless 3 - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$1,100
Commons at KnoxvilleC33BR,2BA$1,140
Siegel Select KnoxvilleStudioStudio,1BA$1,274
The HenleyMetro1BR,1BA$1,307
The AdeladeZiggy2BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, TN

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2607 E 5th Ave Model at 2607 E 5th Ave in the in the Holston Hills neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the The Mod Model at The Henley starting at $1,830 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the East Knoxville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2607 E 5th Ave2607 E 5th Ave2BR,2BA$1.06
The HenleyThe Mod2BR,2BA$1.66
401 E Scott Ave, Unit 401-1401 E Scott Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
First Creek at Austin2 BR2BR,1BA$1.48
Gardens at Knoxwood3X13BR,1BA$1.48
The DavyB22BR,2BA$1.81
The DandridgeTwo Bed OneBath - UPG2BR,1BA$1.58
319 E Scott Ave, Unit 319-1319 E Scott Ave1BR,1BA$1.87
Nova KnoxvilleFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.69
Morningside Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old City, Knoxville, TN

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Knoxville, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Knoxville, Tennessee. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Old City Neighborhood in Knoxville, TN

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old City is at Highland Terrace Communities listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old City Apartment is $935 at Morningside Gardens Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old City is starting from $1,100 at The Dandridge.

What is the most affordable Old City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Society 865 and starts from $1,029.

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